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SW55 DJJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,163 mi
Last recorded151,163 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 151,163 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear and rear linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides foggy / scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 151,156 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear and rear linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides foggy / scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil close to min

Pass 27 Sep 2024 147,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 147,743 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn close to cord on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 144,586 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 127,909 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 127,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,184 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,827 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 10,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,583 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,384 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,535 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 89,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,781 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 51,781 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,311 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 39,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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SW55 DJJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW55 DJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW55 DJJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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